The Real Shanghai: Classic Icons Meet Hidden Gems (Bund/Yu Garden/TianZiFang/French Quar.)

Explore the real Shanghai in a local way - This is not your check-the-box experience. We'll visit iconic landmarks like Yu Garden, the Bund, and the French Concession in a new way, through carefully designed route and with untold stories. During this tour, you'll also venture into quiet alleys, empty old town, local wet market where most visitors never see. Along the way, you will make stops at coffee and milk tea stores popular among locals, as well as an art studio to create a Chinese art craft to take home. As the night falls, you can add our signature sunset experiences (for additional charge) to end your perfect day.

Please note that we use premier taxi for pick-up, drop-off and travel between site to site. Private car service available for additional charge.

Tour Highlights:

1. Admire the Bund and learn about its role in a defining moment of Chinese history
2. Visit a lesser-known spot with stunning views of the Pudong skyline
3. Discover a Shanghai's finest garden,packed with subtle beauty and Chinese zen culture
4. Wander through the quiet Old Town and witness its last moments before it disappears
5. Visit a local wet market and choose your favorite food for lunch (lunch not included)
6. Explore Tianzifang,and create a Chinese craft in this an artsy district
7. Stroll tree-lined alleys and people-watching in a French-style park in the historic French Concession
8. Try milk tea and coffee drinks that are trendy among locals
9. Signature sunset experiences - sunset stroll along the river promenade, followed by cruise on Huangpu River (for additional charge)
10. Take home a unique, memorable gift

Detailed Itinerary:

1. Suzhou Creek (30 mins)

Stroll along Suzhou Creek's revitalized riverbank with charming promenades, lush mini-gardens and cozy cafés. Along the way, we'll uncover architectural treasures like a century-old post office and historic residential complexes

2. ROCKBUND (30 mins)

We will stop for a premium coffee and admire the architecture at ROCKBUND, perceived as the backstreet of the world-famous Bund. This area underwent an 18-year-long revitalization by a team of international architects and fully opened to the public in 2023.

3. The Bund (45 mins)

Discover the Bund, the iconic symbol of Shanghai's peak in the early 20th century. Uncover the hidden stories of these historic buildings and their role in a defining moment of Chinese history

4. Yu Garden and surrounding area (90 mins)

Learn how to appreciate a Chinese garden and its subtle beauty. The guide will uncover all classic design of a traditional Chinese garden one by one. We will also explore the city wall ruins and quiet city town nearby.

5. Local wet market (Lunch not included / 60mins)

Get to know local ingredients and fruits in a wet market popular among locals. Choose your favorite Shanghai local foods like pan-fried scallion pancake, Chinese-style salad, fried fish, sweet sour pork ribs, and more!

6. TianZiFang (60 mins)

TianZiFang, once a century-old residential alley, is now well known among visitors for its artsy vibe. Choose your favorite Chinese art experience from our curated selection and create a personalized keepsake to take home

7. Sinan Mansions & Former French Concession (90 mins)

Known for its tree-lined streets, grand architecture, and local alleys. We've selected some of the best areas in this neighborhood and show you its unique charm. Along the way, we will try some trendy milk tea drinks in the city!

8. Former French Park (30 mins)

The sunken gardens and grand fountain might make you wonder if you're in Shanghai or Paris! Here, you'll find vibrant activities like saxophone playing, Tai Chi, and Chinese yo-yo performances

9. Signature Sunset Experience (60 mins) [For additional charge]

Sunset stroll along the river promenade, seeing the Bund turns golden in the magic hours, followed by a cruise experience up and down the Huangpu river. It's the perfect way to end a day full of contrasts, culture, and wow moments